Wednesday, February 8, 2012

H-S-WHO?-S???

We all see the sappy commercials on television featuring sad looking cats and dogs. Those commercials that tear at most peoples' heartstrings (and just plain make me want to throw the TV out the window) are sponsored by a dangerous organization known as the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). Many people I talk to aren't aware of the HSUS or their motives against Animal Agriculture and against owning animals as pets. HSUS does NOT support the local farmers or the local county Humane Societies. These videos explain more about their agendas: 

 Abolishing the ownership of all pets:

 
Abolishing Animal Agriculture:
 
  
 I can't even bare to think of a life without having a big juicy hamburger or steak or chicken to eat every day. And I can't even bare to think of a life without these:

Sleepy Scout & Sage
So, how can they do this? Well, money is power and money is what they have a LOT of! The video (Courtesy of Missouri Farmers Care) below shows just how much of their budget is spent where and how they plan to destroy animal agriculture - Kinda Scary!



So, what can we do to protect our way of life? Simply, tell our story! To school children, to town folks, even to animal rights groups. People NEED to know that Animal Agriculture is needed for our growing nation to survive! Pets are needed for the animal lover's well being and sanity and pets need US to take care of them. It's apparent that the members of this organization never knew what it was like to have so many stray dogs and cats dumped at the corner! It is so important for people to know the truth. Tell them!!


Also, HSUS is sneaky with their fundraising due to their misleading tactics. Those commercials you see on television have made them their millions that they need to reach their goal of putting animal agriculture out of business. I do not support businesses and celebrities who support HSUS. Because, by supporting HSUS, they don't the farmers & ranchers & pet owners like Troy and me.


After Troy's video made it on YouTube and exposed HSUS's motives, YellowTail Wine actually withdrew their sponsorship! Other sponsors have also withdrawn their support! Here is a list of businesses and celebrities currently supporting HSUS:

HSUS "Genesis Awards Sponsors"

Bark magazine  (FB) Garden Protein International  (FB)
Jill Milan (??) Market Development Group, Inc.
Modern Dog magazine  (FB) PetPlan Pet Insurance  (FB)
Prai Beauty Group  (FB) Tenet Healthcare Corporation  (FB)

HSUS "Featured Corporate Supporters"

AuthentEscapes Mighty Fine
Bank of America  (FB) Neue Galerie New York  (FB)
BB&T (FB) NSF Clothing  (FB)
Buffalo Exchange  (FB) Oreck  (FB)
Carivintâs Winery Organic Bouquet  (FB)
Charity Partners Petco Stores/Foundation  (FB) (FB)
Cheeky Monkey Jewelry  (FB) Pet e-Tailing
Crocodiles Not Waterlilies Petfinder  (FB)
Check Gallery PetSmart Charities  (FB)
DoGreatGood.com  (FB) Pilot Travel Centers (withdrawn)
Ebay Giving Works  (FB) Prai Beauty Group  (FB)
eFundraising Precious Cat (withdrawn)
GreaterGood Somerset Entertainment
Grounds for Change  (FB) Tisbest  (FB)
Harland Clarke  (FB) ViMax Publishing
Jakks Pacific  (FB) (FB) (FB) Xerox  (FB)
Land Rover N. America  (FB) [yellow tail] (withdrawn)
Legacy Interactive Zazzle.com  (FB)
Microsoft Corporation  (FB) Hill's Pet Nutrition (withdrawn)

I'm happy to see the withdrawal of Hill's Pet Nutrition, since we feed our beagle Science Diet! The Humane Society has also received support from the following celebrities:
Wow, there are several of them I watch regularly that I will no longer be supporting! No more Desparate Housewives! I was so looking forward to the finale!

Here is one final video featuring Missouri hog producer Chris Chinn, talking about a current issue involving HSUS first hand:



So, when you grab your puppy for a cuddly hug or go out to hay your cows tonight, just keep in mind that we are all under attack and may not even know it. It is our responsibility to tell the truth about agriculture and spread the truth around so that the people of this nation does not believe the lies of HSUS. 

Have a great HUMP Day!

- Mindy


3 comments:

  1. I remember them talking about this at the YF&R, Thanks for the list of supporters, I won't be putting my hard earned money towards those companies anymore. I too couldn't imagine a world without my animals, pets or livestock!

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  2. One thing that people need to learn about politics is that there really isn't a RIGHT answer. There are opinions. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion on everything political from the charities they feel like supporting financially, to the causes they activate for/against. After all, this is America. Just because your list of supporters love a charity or support a charity does not mean they are terrible people. They might know someone from that charity, family or friend, who they want to support. We no longer live in a black and white world.

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  3. "Just because your list of supporters love a charity or support a charity does not mean they are terrible people. They might know someone from that charity, family or friend, who they want to support."

    Agree 100%! Watch the finale of Desperate Housewives...it isn't going to support HSUS!

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